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For Minnesota’s 500,000 firearms deer hunters the Friday before opening day is much like the day after Thanksgiving. The day has become such a popular shopping day for hunters that one major sporting goods retailer trademarked the name, “Orange Friday.”

The holidays would hardly be the same without an opportunity for children and families to visit Santa Claus. Parents and children are encouraged to bring their Christmas lists and holiday cheer to a few of these great places to visit Santa in Minnesota.

With crazy opening hours, excited crowds and the thrill of the hunt all mixed together, doing a little Black Friday shopping can be a big adventure while you burn off all of those Thanksgiving-meal calories. Check out this list of places in Minnesota where you can find some of the best deals around.